N.M. Admin. Code § 19.35.6.13

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 23, December 10, 2024

Section 19.35.6.13 - DIRECTOR'S AUTHORITY

A. The director shall have the authority to:

(1) establish and approve any forms, applications and documents necessary to carry out the provisions of this rule;

(2) establish and approve all notice and posting provisions for public displays of wildlife;

(3) impose corrective measures to ensure the safety and welfare of humans and wildlife;

(4) require an applicant to purchase the appropriate hunting, fishing or trapping license when applicable;

(5) establish collection limits for protected wildlife;

(6) deny any application if it is determined that the applicant has provided false or incomplete information;

(7) deny any application that conflicts with current conservation measures, negatively affects local or regional species numbers, or is contrary to angling, hunting or trapping objectives;

(8) deny any application that does not represent a valid scientific or educational benefit; and

(9) declare any applicant or permittee who fails to comply with all of the application requirements, director's conditions, permit provisions, or rule requirements as non-compliant; upon a declaration of non-compliance, the director may deny any subsequent application and requests for amendments until all permit violations are corrected and the appropriate certificate of compliance is issued and fees are paid in full.

B. Certificate of compliance fee: The director shall determine the appropriate certificate of compliance fee per violation, not to exceed $500.00 based on the following criteria:

(1) department expenses including staff time and travel costs associated with inspection and compliance monitoring;

(2) department office expenses including mailing, shipping, and certificate issuance;

(3) animal care, treatment, housing and feeding; and

(4) other miscellaneous expenses.

N.M. Admin. Code § 19.35.6.13

19.35.6.13 NMAC - N, 12/30/2013